2016.2-2016.7深圳市初中英语八（下）Unit4 Cartoons and comic strips单元测试题

2016.2-2016.7深圳市初中英语八（下）Unit4 Cartoons and comic strips单元测试题
笔试部分(15分）
第一卷选择题(60分)
I.词汇测试（15分）
i. 根据句意，选择与划线部分意思最接近的选项。（每8小题，每小题1分）
( )1. — Why are the kids so careless these days?
—Usually at this time their thoughts are on the Spring Festival.
A. methods B. minds C. tricks
( )2. — Do Betty and Lucy go to school separately? —No, they don’t.
A. not together B. at the same time C. on time
( )3. — Why do you respect Mrs Green?
—Because she is pleasant. She often helps us when we are in trouble.
A. rich B. smart C. friendly
( )4. — What happened to her yesterday? She appeared worried. —Her baby was ill.
A. turned B. looked C. felt
( )5. — Do you know that man on the stage (舞台)？
—Yes. He is a star in the field of singing. We all know he sings well.
A. famous person B. wonder Ail person C. helpful person
( )6. — Did he score in the football match last night? —Yes, He is good at playing football.
A. give up B. tell jokes C. win points
( )7. — He is very excited. —Yes. His eyes popped out when he knew he won.
A. closed happily B. opened widely C. moved quickly
( )8.— Lucy joined in the singing competition. What do you think of it?
—Oh, I’m sure she will make it because she has kept practising it for a long time.
A. succeed B. challenge C. hurt
ii. 从下面每小题的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳答案。（共7小题，每小题1分）
( )9. A_______ is a lot of instructions that a computer follows in order to perform some work.
A. program B. plan C. number
( )10. A_______ is something which is said or written to tell people of a possible danger, problem, or other unpleasant things that might happen.
A. suggestion B. warning C. tool
( )11. — Mom, I’ve prepared some bread and two tomatoes. What’s the next _______ to cook the dish?
—Cut the tomatoes and the bread into pieces.
A. stage B. size C. gesture
( )12. — The hat doesn’t go well with your coat, and their colors don’t _______ well.
—I decide on buying that white skirt.
A. compare B. match C. describe
( )13. — Why are you so interested in_______ in English class?
—Because it allows students to practise the language in an interesting situation (情境).
A. raise B. imagine C. role-play
( )14. — At the end of the season (季)，the two top teams will each other.
—I’m really looking forward to it.
A. play against B. fight for C. be with
( )15. —_______! There is a car coming.
—How dangerous! Thanks for reminding me about that.
A. Good luck to you B. Watch out C. Have a good time
II.完形填空（15分)
阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后从16-25 各小题的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳答案。 (共10小题，每小题1.5分）
Once there was a king. He often asked some 16 and difficult questions. It often 17 the courtiers (大臣) a lot of time to answer these questions.
One day, the king asked such a question again. All the courtiers didn’t know how to 18 it. When the king looked at his courtiers, they were all 19 the answer in silence.
At that moment, a 20 man named Birbal walked into the palace. Birbal knew that the king liked to ask such questions. He then asked,“May I know the 21, please?”
The king said, “How many birds are there in this city?” Without even a 22, Birbal answered, “There are 45,480 birds.”
“How can you be so 23 ?” asked the king. Birbal said, “You can ask someone to count (数).If he finds more birds, it 24 some birds have come to visit the friends here. If he finds fewer, some have gone to visit their friends in 25 places.”
The king was very satisfied with Birbal’s clever answer.
( )16. A. stupid B. boring C. strange
( )17. A. wasted B. took C. saved
( )18. A. answer B. write C. ask
( )19. A. thinking about B. talking about C. looking through
( )20. A. lazy B. clever C. common
( )21. A. question B. truth C. problem
( )22. A. month B. minute C. day
( )23. A. careful B. sure C. useful
( )24. A. means B. develops C. says
( )25. A. many B. any C. other
III.阅读理解(30分）
阅读下列短文，从下面每题的A、B、C、D 四个选项中选出最佳答案。（共20小题，每小题1.5分）
I am Lucy. I love travelling. You can imagine how upset I felt when I knew that my local train station would be closed for I’ve months. Everyone around me loves to drive. Unluckily, I do not have a car but I realize that I could start carpooling (拼车) with people who use their cars often.
Carpooling means that a driver offers to take more than one passenger to travel. As a result, carpooling can be cheaper because everyone in the car can share the cost (开销). I recently did carpooling for the first time and it was very easy to find a driver. I used a website which had much information about the drivers and found someone who was going to the same place as me. The information inclines the first name，age and reviews (评论）from other passengers. I decided to travel with a lady who had very good reviews. I paid for my part of the cost through the website and met her in the town center.
I had a great time carpooling. Not only was the trip very cheap, but also the driver was really friendly. They were all French, so I had the chance to practice speaking French. I think carpooling could be the future of travel.
( )26. Why did Lucy feel upset?
A. Because she didn’t have enough time to travel. B. Because she couldn’t travel by train these days.
C. Because she didn’t have money to travel. D. Because she couldn’t find friends to travel with.
( )27. What is carpooling?
A. A driver offers to take passengers and passengers can share the cost.
B. A driver drives the bus for passengers and passengers pay for the tickets.
C. A driver offers to take passengers and passengers needn’t pay for anything.
D. A driver drives the bus for passengers and passengers needn’t buy tickets.
( )28. We can get the information about the driver online EXCEPT the .
A. age B. first name C. reviews D. photos
( )29. How does the writer think of the driver?
A. Patient. B. Friendly. C. Rich. D. Skillful.
( )30. What does the writer want to tell us?
A. Carpooling will be more popular. B. Maybe carpooling is not safe enough.
C. Only drivers can save money by carpooling. D. There will be more buses on the road soon.
B
The Internet doesn’t have to be bad. Make the Internet a friend by using some of the great resources on it. There are many stories online that children can read. We’ve got your library started with the best online stories for children to read.
When the Grumpy Bug (脾气暴躁的虫子）goes out, he discovers that nobody wants to play with him because he is grumpy. Finally, he becomes good-tempered and has many friends to play with! This interesting story with cute characters was written by Robert Scull.
ziggity zoom has a good story for kids who love pirates (海盗). My Little pirate was written by Sharon Pierce McCullough. I love My Little Pirate. It tells about the adventure trips of a little pirate and his friends. It’s one of the best online stories for kids to read.
Artie Knapp has written a funny story about Owen, a. turtle (海龟), who is afraid of storms. Later, his elder sister helps him overcome his fear of storms. The Shell Shocked Turtle is a story every child who faces fear can relate to. Tin sure children can learn something important from the meaningful story.
( )31. How can we make the Internet a friend according to the passage?
A. By using great resources on it.
B. By watching movies all day.
C. By playing computer games.
D. By chatting with good friends.
( )32. What does the underlined word “good- tempered” mean?
A. Sad. B. Friendly.
C. Angry. D. Happy.
( )33. In which story can children experience very exciting trips?
A. The Grumpy Bug.
B. The Little Girl.
C. The Shell Shocked Turtle.
D. My Little Pirate.
( )34. What is the turtle afraid of in the story The Shell Shocked Turtle!
A. Wind. B. Rain.
C. Storms. D. Clouds.
( )35. Where may you read these stories according to the passage?
A. In a magazine.
B. In a storybook.
C. In the newspaper.
D. On the Internet.
C
Mickey Mouse and Snow White are two famous cartoon characters all | over the world. But do you know I what made their creator, Walt Disney, 1 a successful cartoonist?
Disney was born in a poor family in the US in 1901. He liked drawing when he was a kid. A neighbor often bought his pictures and gave Disney some presents. This encouraged him to be an artist when he grew up.
At the age of 9, he got his first job delivering papers (送报纸). He had to get up at 3:30 every morning and work till 6:00. Then he came home for breakfast and went off to school.
When Disney was older, he tried to get a job, but it was hard. When he was 19, he started an art company with a friend. But he didn’t have enough money, and the company was closed. Later he set up another company. That one failed too. But Disney didn’t lose heart.
Three years later, he and his brother started a cartoon company in Hollywood. It turned out to be a great success. “When you believe in a thing, believe in it all the way, then you’ll make your dream come true.” lie said.
( )36. Who helped Walt Disney when Walt Disney
was a kid?
A. His friend. B. His parents.
C. His brother. D. His neighbor.
( )37. How long did Walt Disney work to deliver
papers every day?
A. For 2.5 hours. B. For 3 hours.
C. For 9 hours. D. For 9.5 hours.
( )38. When did Walt Disney get his first job?
A. In 1901. B. In 1920.
G. In 1910. D. In 1923.
( )39. How many companies did Walt Disney set
up according to the passage?
A. 1. B. 2.
C. 3. D. 4.
( )40. What can we learn from the passage?
A. Where there is a will, there is a way.
B. One swallow cannot make a summer.
C. You should think before you speak!
D. We can learn a lot from the failure (失败).
D
Parents often find children watch cartoons for at least three to four hours a day. Studies show that kids start watching cartoons on TV at an early age of six months, and by the time they reach the age of two or three, they become cartoon fans and they would like to spend much time on it. Parents often look upon this as a problem because most of the kids are found to become addicted (上瘾的）to watching cartoons. Parents think if kids spend too much time on cartoons, they will fall behind in study.
Some people think cartoons are worth watching. It helps the working parents the most because they can do a lot of work by getting their kids involved with (涉及）cartoon programs on TV.
When they watch educational cartoons, they get to learn many things. Kids learn many things by watching such cartoon programs. They also help to improve their language. Educational cartoons help them to try different languages. Kids can learn English well with the help of those cartoon shows. At the same time, some kids can learn about the friendship and teamwork from the cartoons. It is good for them to get on well with their friends and classmates.
So sometimes it is meaningless to stop kids from watching cartoons, but parents should make sure that their kids are watching the right things.
( )41. When do kids start to watch cartoons on TV?
A. When they are six months old.
B. When they are two years old.
C. When they are three years old.
D. When they are six years old.
( )42. Why are kids addicted to TV?
A. Because they have nothing to do at home.
B. Because they are not cartoon fans.
C. Because they like to watch cartoon programs.
D. Because their parents don’t take care of them.
( )43. Why is it good for children to watch cartoons according to the passage?
A. Because children know how to use their time.
B. Because children know how to get along well with others.
C. Because children know how to keep healthy.
D. Because children know how to make cartoons.
( )44. What is the passage mainly written for?
A. Teachers. B. Children.
C. Cartoon producers. D. Parents.
( )45. What is the writer’s opinion about cartoons?
A. Kids can’t watch any kinds of cartoons.
B. It’s meaningful to stop kids from watching cartoons.
C. Kids can spend time watching cartoons on weekends.
D. Parents should let their kids spend some time watching the right cartoons.
第二卷非选择题（25分）
IV.语法填空（10分）
根据句子意思，用所给单词的适当形式填空，未提供单词的根据上下文填入适当的词。 (共10小题，每小题1分）
One of my father’s favorite things (46) ______ (be) hiking. Although my father knows how (47) ______ (make) the hiking relaxing, I like staying at home.
One day, he (48) ______ (take) me to hike.
“Good weather,” my father said，“it’s not too hot (49) ______ too cold. Wear a light jacket
and we，re ready (50) ______ (go). I think we can enjoy (51) ______ today.”
We started our hike (52) ______ (happy) at first. I listened to my MP3 player and followed my father. My father always found something new to show me, but to me it always looked the same. We stopped about (53) ______ hour to have a drink and then my father went to collect some fruit while I listened to my music.
It was (54) ______ warm that I slept soon.
When I woke up，I couldn’t find my father. I was afraid and started (55) ______ (call), but there was no answer.
When I think of that hike, I always wish that it had just been a dream.
V.书面表达(共1题，15分)
请根据下面提示，以“My favourite cartoon character”为题写一篇80字左右的文章介绍你 最喜欢的卡通人物。
提示：
1. Who’s your favourite cartoon character?
2. What do you know about him / her?
3. Why do you like him / her / it best?
my favourite cartoon character
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笔试部分
第一卷
I. 1-5 BACBA 6-10 CBAAB 11-15 ABCAB
II. 16-20 CBAAB 21-25 ABBAC
III. 26-30 BADBA 31-35 ABDCD
36-40 DACCA 41-45 ACBDD
第二卷 (One possible version)
IV. 46. is 47. to make 48. took 49. or 50. to go 51. ourselves
52. happily 53. an 54. so 55. calling
V.
My favourite cartoon character
My favourite cartoon character is Doraemon. He is a clever cat. He gets to a boy’s home by a magic machine. The boy’s name is Daxiong and they become good friends. In the cartoon, Daxiong always meets problems. But Doraemon is always ready to help him. Doraemon is very lovely and has many useful and interesting tools. He loves cakes a lot. So do I. Doraemon always makes me happy and I love him very much.
【书面表达写作指导】
本篇作文要求学生们以“My favourite cartoon character”为题写一篇80词左右的作文。学生应首先指出最喜欢的卡通片是什么及喜欢的原因，然后根据提示适当发挥。